Let’s Build a Wall Part 3: A Nice Frame to Hang on.

1. First step is to figure out what size you want your doors to be, height, length and width.

2. Draw a blueprint of the door. Even though it is simple, this step always helps me. Important: Do NOT forget to account for the width of the wood when drawing out your frame, and measure your masonite so you can assure that you are building it appropriately. Hardware stores materials are typically a bit bigger than they quote on the signs, so you can make a couple of cuts and still get what you are looking for, so ensure the materials you are buying match your desired dimensions.

3. Lay out all the wood and start putting it all together. Use wood glue and the appropriate sized screws or staples, depending on your wood length. We used 2” x 2” wood (which is actally 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”), so 3” drywall screws worked out great. Try to build it as square as possible.

4. It should be relatively stable, but don’t worry if it does not feel overly secure at this time.

5. Apply a layer of glue to the top and lay down the smooth masonite, so you won’t have to look at ugly framing on the backside.

6. Attach using screws/staples, which shouldn’t be terribly big, as the masonite will only be 1/8” -1/4” inch at its thickest. Important: make sure your door is square. The masonite is really what is going to hold this together. Pro tip: when making sure the door is square, start on either the top or the bottom first, and then work your way to the sides. It’s much easier to move your frame to make the door square when you have the length working in your favor.

7. Have your amazing girlfriend distress the brick masonite to make it look super realistic.

8. Install the brick masonite on the other side of the frame, taking care to make sure that the bricks will line up as you like it.

9. Install the hardware; the D-rings on the top (3-4 per door, depending on width), the casters on the bottom (2 per door), and any handles that you’re looking for.

10. Insert pipe into D-rings, install elbows and flanges.

11. Screw flanges into wall.

12. Enjoy!

Isn’t he great!? He did the big stuff on this project. I got to do the brick! But it was a team effort and it paid off!